Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Roman carnelian gemstone with Fortuna, weighing 1 g (approximately 12 mm) in the 1st–4th century AD, acquired from a private collection in the United Kingdom in 1995, in good condition with some signs of wear.
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Description from the seller
Ancient Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Fortuna
Measurements: 1g. 12mm.
Circa:1st. CB -3rd.C Ad.
Isis-Fortuna-Pelagia
Fortuna (Latin: Fortūna, equivalent to the Greek goddess Tyche) is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck in Roman religion
Fortuna is often depicted with a gubernaculum (ship's rudder), a ball or Rota Fortunae (wheel of fortune, first mentioned by Cicero) and a cornucopia (horn of plenty). She might bring good or bad luck: she could be represented as veiled and blind, as in modern depictions of Lady Justice, except that Fortuna does not hold a balance. Fortuna came to represent life's capriciousness. She was also a goddess of fate
Photos are made with different lights to show more of the colour All measurements are approximately
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In the London art market
Previous private English collection
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info.
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THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
Ancient Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Fortuna
Measurements: 1g. 12mm.
Circa:1st. CB -3rd.C Ad.
Isis-Fortuna-Pelagia
Fortuna (Latin: Fortūna, equivalent to the Greek goddess Tyche) is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck in Roman religion
Fortuna is often depicted with a gubernaculum (ship's rudder), a ball or Rota Fortunae (wheel of fortune, first mentioned by Cicero) and a cornucopia (horn of plenty). She might bring good or bad luck: she could be represented as veiled and blind, as in modern depictions of Lady Justice, except that Fortuna does not hold a balance. Fortuna came to represent life's capriciousness. She was also a goddess of fate
Photos are made with different lights to show more of the colour All measurements are approximately
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In the London art market
Previous private English collection
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
Carnelian
Century/timeframe
1-4 C. Ad.
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
1 g
Year acquired
1995
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
